HOW TO APPLY
International Montessori School is an American Montessori Society accredited school that fosters curious and confident students who embrace diversity and have a positive impact in the world. By fusing Montessori and multilingualism, we provide an environment where each child can develop to their potential by sparking their interests, following their lead, and guiding learning in ways that engage and excite.
Submit an inquiry form and schedule your Virtual Information Session through our
Google Booking Page. The Virtual Information Session is a 45 minute call to learn more about language immersion, Montessori, and IMS. This is required for your application.
Please note, we are not scheduling calls for July but will resume in August.
After your virtual information session, you are welcome to apply for your child's admission. A complete application includes a non-refundable $100 application fee and additional information/forms. We are considering applications on a rolling basis as well as applications for our new seventh grade program. Applications for the 2026 - 2027 school year will open in early October 2025.
FIRST ROUND CONSIDERATION DEADLINES
Dates for the 2026 - 2027 school year admission season will be released by July 1.
For first round consideration, please submit all documents by the dates below. Please note that a virtual information session is part of the application process. After this round, all other applications will be considered on a rolling basis as spaces are available.
| Priority Applications Due | Financial Assistance Application | Referral/School Records | Toddler & Early Childhood Decision Notification | Elementary Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early January 2026 | Early January 2026 | Mid-January 2026 | Mid February 2026 | Early March 2026 |
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please contact us if you have any questions.
“We primarily joined the school for the Spanish language immersion but we were delighted to see how our boy thrived in the Montessori system. He amazes our friends and us when he has conversations about the birds of North Carolina and the planets of the solar system. This is the great job of his dedicated and creative teachers at IMS.”
— School Parent